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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.88, 17,039.94 and 3,964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.88, 17,039.94 and 3,964.34 is: 5,946.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.88 : 17,039.94 = 3,964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.88/17,039.94 = 3,964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.88x = 17,039.94 × 3,964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.88x = 67,552,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,552,115.74/11,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.55

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